Season 1, Episode 1

Preeti and Jenn dig into what the show gets really right (Mat! Moiraine and Lan! Divided skirts and braids!) and really wrong (including a brand new fridging) in “Leavetaking,” its first episode.

The Wheel of Time: Leavetaking

Preeti and Jenn hit another extremely re-cappy, info-dumpy section and are not thrilled about it. Also, Jenn is wrong about several things! Next episode, we'll be talking Chapters 13-18.

The Lord of Chaos: Chapters 8-12

Jenn and Preeti talk about Rand's dad joke, Mat's memories, whether or not we care about the Forsaken's backstories, and that trailer for WOT Season 2! <a href="https://tvline.com/lists/the-wheel-of-time-season-2-teaser-video-spoilers/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WOT Season 2 Trailer Breakdown</a> [TV Line] Next episode, we're talking chapters 8-12.

The Lord of Chaos: Chapters 3-7

Preeti and Jenn dive into the longest prologue in the history of publishing probably, have a lot of feelings about House Trakand (both good and bad), and are heartened to get a reasonable characterization of Nynaeve. Also, enter Mazrim Taim!!!

The Lord of Chaos: Prologue-Chapters 2

With a great deal of yelling and OMGing (mostly of enjoyment), Preeti and Jenn wrap up their read of The Fires of Heaven. It's a lot y'all!!!!

The Fires of Heaven: Chapters 51-56

Preeti and Jenn continue to love Mat and Rand, continue to be infuriated by most of the female POVs, and continue to be confused about all! these! secondary! characters!!!! But at least a few characters finally get where they were going?

The Fires of Heaven: Chapters 45-50

Preeti and Jenn get into the logistics of boobs, Galad somehow NOT being the worst for a change, and the awesomeness of Robert Jordan's action sequences, with a side of continued argument over who is the best horse. Next up: Chapters 45-50 <a href="https://locusmag.com/2022/05/2022-locus-awards-top-ten-finalists/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Check out the Locus Award Finalists (including Sword Stone Table).</a> <a href="https://preeti.substack.com/p/preorder-campaign-for-spider-mans?s=w " rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Pre-order Spider-Man's Social Dilemma and get a sticker and a bookplate!</a>

The Fires of Heaven: Chapters 39-44

Preeti and Jenn declare Birgitte the MVP of this section, get very heart-eyes over Rand and Aviendha developments, and then there's Nynaeve ...

The Fires of Heaven, Chapters 31-38

In which Preeti and Jenn are shocked to find themselves #TeamRand, talk about book bloat, things finally (FINALLY) starting to happen, and try to figure out where all the good villains are. This episode: Chapters 22-30Next episode: Chapters 31-38

The Fires of Heaven: Chapters 22-30

Preeti and Jenn dig into the shifting power dynamics between various character sets, get into the org charts of the Dark One and the Whitecloaks, have opinions about what Jordan is getting right and getting wrong, and try to remember character names with varying degrees of success.

The Fires of Heaven: Chapters 15-21

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Longtime fans Jenn and Preeti revisit the Wheel of Time series in preparation for the TV show’s launch, and dig into their personal connections with the books, how well they hold up, and what they think will make it to screen. Join them for two episodes a month, featuring recaps of the books and the show (eventually), interviews, recommendations, obsessing about Mat Cauthon, and more.

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